Zoom It App Reviews

This app does exactly what I was hoping it would do and does it easily. I have a few suggestions: First, I would like to see an option to remove the cursor arrow. Ditto with the fake reflection crescent at the top of the glass. Although faint, for me its an unnecessary distraction. Lastly, I think the instructions need to be updated a bit. Im running the latest Mac OS, which at this writing is 10.8.3. The keys given for the screen capture are Shift-Cmd-2. This did not work. After experimening I discovered that the following works: Shift-Cmd-4, then Spacebar, then take the picture with a left mouse click. Note that theres no audible click, just a short, quiet delay, then the capture shows up on your desktop or in your documents folder, whatever youve chosen in the settings. Come to think of it, Id also like to see an option to delete the metal border from the captures. This is a slick app that feels like it came with your Mac OS. It is now one of my permanent start-up apps.

Nice app in both price and functionality. Could still use some refinements. Regarding the icon, could you make the icon black and white or at least give an option for that? It looks like a tiny blue torch up there in the menu bar. Thanks.

Found this was consuming > 1 Gig of memory after running for sometime. Also began to experience temporary hangs in other apps until I shut this down. I think I will still use it, but not leave it runnign all of the time. I havent proven it was this app causing hang-ups but, it was definately consuming a lot of memory for what it does.

With all the talk about abandoning skeuomorphism in favour of a flat design, Zoom It is a lesson in skeuomorphism done right. The loupe effect is not simply a magnification of the pixels, but also slightly bulges and darkens the areas under magnification similar to a real loupe. That is the reason I like it so much more than the built-in zoom capability. It feels natural and makes interacting with it much easier. It is a loupe and not some flat area of magnified pixels. This is an excellent app that you will wonder how you got on for so long without it.

This ap could really solve the font size issue for composing in Mail if you could add the ability to fix the zoom panel in place in one section of the screen so it is not moving around with the cursor. An even better option would be to give it the ability to snap on to an application. So, for example, when composing a new email the zoom it pane would auto-attach to the email being composed and magnify it accordingly. This would be SO helpful! As it stands now this is a somewhat useful ap, but could become a real winner with a few improvements!

I bought Zoom It to use Quicken, because its fonts are not enlargeable. I now use it in almost every application where I must read the screen. No more enlarging and then reducing the zoom of an entire window, as zoom is easier to turn on and off and enlarges only the part I want to see. Its great for scanning pdfs and web pages, makes it possible to speed-read, by magnifying only a portion. Highly recommended. Ive never had a failure of any kind.

First and foremost - the support. I emailed their support and within a reasonable time, I got a response. I posted comments regarding some enhancement requests and the developer contacted me to get more clarity and understanding on my request. As a power user for this app (use this app daily), I find it very user friendly with no issues. The developers are constantly improving the app and I am very excited to see my enhancement requests become reality soon. If you find yourself needing to see things with more zoom quite often, this app is for you. As a programmer, I stare at a lot of small code all day and this app has saved me so many times. Thank you Zoom it!

Hi, I bought and started using Zoom It immediately. It worked well and I was glad I bought it. I did see a minor issue with the Mavericks, but was able to work easily and well. What rocked was that I posted a note to the application developers (Appatit) and they responded very quickly - on a Saturday night. They noted the minor issue and talked about a fix they’ll be posting. Good app - even better team. Looking forward to seeing more from them.

This is one of my “toolbox” apps. It doesn’t do a whole lot, but what it does meets my needs. Now that it works properly on multiple monitors it is a 5 star app.

I’m using it all day long what a wonderful tool i recomend it for all my freinds what ever they do, codes / design / & even just viewing photos

So simple to use .. and not only magnifies whats under its loupe, it repositions your Macs cursor in its traveling center, and lets you perform your usual click functions on whatevers under the loupe. YOU determine the shape and magnification level. Thanks, Appatit guys!

If you have Coke bottle glasses like I do, you need this app or will need it. The Mac’s built-in Zoom & loupe options are fine, but this steps up the game. Well worth the $2.99. Thanks, Appartit! Only problem I found is that it didn’t work with Default Folder 4 and doesn’t let you change the screenshot format. These were not deal breakers.

I like how another reviewer had put it: a great toolbox app. It does what you’d expect, and the keyboard shortcuts are a nice bonus. I contacted with a feature request to be able to move the cursor independent of the loupe and got a reply the same day confirming it was a highly requested feature that was at the top of their priority list. Very responsive! You won’t be disappointed if you purchase it now. I’m quite happy with it. I use it to zoom in on parts of my screen that I need to see more closely during recordings, and it’s also great for remote controlling my desktop from my phone when Air Playing the screen on my Apple TV. Helps me see the cursor much more easily from the couch!

Had high hopes for this tool. I do video training for several companies in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and I wanted this tool to work, but it doesnt… at least for me ;-( When I activate the loop, it magnifies the portion of the screen above the loop, not where I clicked. Now, the problem might be solved when I migrate to Mavericks (Im currently on Mountain Lion), so well see. Oh, in addition, I am using three monitors. So, mayber Im expecting too much. Anyway, if a future upgrade solves the problem, Ill change my review. I did contact the company, and they are aware of the problem. For all of you that this is working for… Im jealous ;-)

Ver 1.2.2 Better than just OK. Simple task, but well thought out to include a wide range of personal control, yet also keeping that use control as simple as possible. I don’t always “need” magnification, but when I do… this is so quick and easy. Only a magic wand could do better!

When I use it on the Fusion side it freezes in spots and I have to turn it on and off.

Unlike the accessability zoom built into the OS. This app will work in conjunction with Quicktimes Screen Video Capture, which will let you highlight and zoom areas of importance during your presentation.

This is a great replacement for Pixie.

I bought this just before doing a presentation for teachers. At their district, they had just gotten new “smart boards.” It was difficult for some of the participants to view from a distance, so I used this app frequently. It not only worked, but it was also fun! I got some “oohs” and “ahhs” when I used it, and I recommended it to them. I am recommending it to you, too. I would love a feature where I could right click to have it come on because I would walk around with my wireless mouse, so I am about to e-mail and see if this would be possible in a future upgrade. Also, I love the versatility of changing the size, the shape and the magnification. Great job!

I was going blind trying to read the tiny print at the App Store. It realy sucks…until this Ap. Thanks!! Shame on the Ap Store for not having a built in Zoom. This solves that problem. But it would be nice if I could make the Zoom wide enough to cover a whole page while narrowing the length. Still this is the best zoom utility I’ve seen.